Chuck's face turned ashen. He felt a surge of desire to rush forward, push Eric aside, and shout at the top of his lungs, "Stop this madness!"

But he dared not.

Silently, he took out his phone and sent a message.

-

Eric emerged with his laptop at 8:00 p.m.!

Adjusting his glasses, he glanced at Kurt and Chuck. "I've found some things. Should we discuss them tonight or wait until tomorrow?"

Chuck's face darkened!

Without waiting for Kurt to speak, he hurriedly said, "Tonight! The conference